What's the difference between red lentils and green lentils?

The primary difference between these lentils is their texture and cooking time . Although red lentils take less time to cook, they may also be mushier. DO NOT use brown or green lentils for this recipe.

Is it necessary to soak the lentils?

It's not necessary, but it will help the lentils blend much easier and give you softer red lentil flatbreads.

Vegan Red Lentil Flatbread (2 Ingredients!)

Name: Vegan Red Lentil Flatbread (2 Ingredients!)
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 2 h 10 min
Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients: 1 cup of dry red lentils; 2 cups of water; Optional seasonings: salt, pepper, oregano, thyme, cumin, fresh herbs, or curry powder

Vegan Red Lentil Flatbread (2 Ingredients!)

Recipe by Shane Martin

Total Time2 hours 10 minutes
Yield5-6 flatbreads 1x
DietVegan

Vegan red lentil flatbread recipe made with just 2 ingredients. This lentil flatbread is oil-free, gluten-free, protein-rich, and delicious. Perfect for wraps or your favorite dip.

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Ingredients

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1 cup of dry red lentils
2 cups of water
Optional seasonings: salt, pepper, oregano, thyme, cumin, fresh herbs, or curry powder

Instructions

Rinse and Soak: Begin by rinsing the red lentils thoroughly under cold water. Then, place the lentils in a bowl and cover them with two cups of water. Let the lentils soak for 1-2 hours. This soaking process will soften the lentils and aid in easy blending. (NOTE: you can skip the soaking and just add the water and lentils to a blender and make the batter. But, the flatbread won’t turn out as soft and flexible. If you skip the soaking use 1 3/4 cup of water.)
Blend: After the lentils have soaked, transfer them to a high-speed blender and blend until it creates a smooth batter-like consistency. It will resemble pancake batter. (NOTE: soak the lentils in the blender instead of a bowl if you want to eliminate a step.)
Season to Taste: At this stage, you can enhance the flavor of the batter by adding a pinch of salt and your choice of spices or herbs. Cumin, turmeric, garlic powder, and chopped fresh herbs like cilantro, thyme, oregano, or parsley work wonderfully. Blend again briefly to incorporate the seasonings.
Cooking the Flatbread: Heat a non-stick pan or griddle over medium heat. Once the pan is hot, ladle about 1/3 cup of the batter onto the pan and gently spread it into a round shape using the back of the ladle. Don’t make the flatbread too thin; aim for a thickness of about 1/4 inch.
Golden Perfection: Cook the flatbread for about 2-3 minutes then flip with a spatula and cook the other side for 1-2 minutes.
Serve and Enjoy: Transfer the red lentil flatbread to a wire rack or plate and let cool for a moment. This flatbread pairs wonderfully with dips, spreads, soups, or for replacing bread and filling with your favorite sandwich fillings.